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Why Canada Is Challenging The US (S01E144)
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Friday, September 4, 2026, Istanbul
It’s not just Iran and Cuba. The US seems to be waging wars of various sorts even against allies, including Canada, which is locked in a trade war with Washington.
Unique among allies, Canada has stood up to the US, with Premier Mark Carney refusing to buckle to American pressure.
In the latest episode of badlands, University of Ottawa professor Thomas Juneau discusses Canada’s stance on both Trump and the ongoing Middle East war.
I also discuss how Donald Trump is setting the…
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